make this.
everyone is talking about fall and i don’t know how to feel about it yet. since the changing of the seasons is pretty inevitable, i’ve decided to think of my favorite fall things to get more comfortable with the idea.
to me, fall means plaid. fall and plaid are best friends for ever. plaid shirts, plaid blankets, plaid pillows, plaid jackets. plaid is warm, cozy, and delightful. plaid goes with apples and crunchy leaves, and boots. plaid goes great with boots.
so i was reading chelsea’s blog and i had this idea that is so easy that i can’t believe i’ve never thought of it before.
plaid pillows out of thrifted mens shirts.
cut off the top at the armpits, and the bottom into a straight line. sew up the top and bottom, and stuff through the placket. or if you’re using an insert, sew up all four sides and use the button placket as the closure on the back.
duh.
Posted: September 15th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
Comments
Comment from pve
Time September 17, 2009 at 3:05 am
my 16 year old has some smashing plaid shirts but i think he would not find it amusing if I crashed his closet for a pillow raid. That would be one pillow fight to witness.
pve
Comment from Marisa@make*happy
Time September 18, 2009 at 10:48 am
(Gasp) You put the pillow in through the button flap!! Why didn’t I think of that before?? That’s the best idea I’ve seen all week. Thank you!
Linked here: http://make-happy.blogspot.com/2009/09/my-weekend-to-craft-list.html
Comment from Alli
Time September 20, 2009 at 7:14 am
Love it! I definitely agree – plaid is the ultimate fall print.
Comment from brandy
Time September 20, 2009 at 10:35 am
Oh for heavens sake, why haven’t I htought of that?! Beautiful…. I’ll be starting on these quick! Thanks!
Comment from Deanna
Time September 20, 2009 at 12:36 pm
love this! to take an ugly plaid shirt and make it into a gorgeous pillow! Ta! da!!
Comment from supa (Mary Beth)
Time September 20, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Oh, now this is just brilliant. And what *good* plaids, too.
Comment from gretchen
Time September 20, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Another good source for plaid are thrift store skirts and once and a while you can find an old throw …
Comment from Nikki/WhiMSy love
Time September 20, 2009 at 10:05 pm
LOVE this! Will definitely be making some! (The button opening is gee-nee-us!)
Comment from Pam
Time September 21, 2009 at 2:12 am
How cute!! I’m gonna get my boyfriend’s old flannels and make some this week!
Comment from kim taylor – - – the sassy crafter
Time September 21, 2009 at 5:21 am
Beautiful! I use this same technique in the three-hour beginner sewing crash course I teach. It’s super easy, and everyone ends up with a completed project and feels confident about their new skills. And it’s too funny — I just bought several plaid shirts for this fall’s class since plaid is so hot right now!
Comment from Julie Bouesso
Time September 21, 2009 at 6:50 am
Wonderful weekend & recycle project! Cheers, Julie
Comment from missibob
Time September 21, 2009 at 7:47 am
This is terrific, I have been looking for something to brighten up my beige sofa.
Comment from Rachel
Time September 21, 2009 at 2:37 pm
YAY! A fabulous excuse to go thrifting! I love these! Thanks so much for the great idea, I’ll be linking.
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Comment from Martini
Time September 25, 2009 at 12:30 pm
What a wonderful idea. You’re right, duh! I’m definitely going to pick up a few shirts from a thrift store to do this project..
Comment from SewCraftyMeg
Time September 26, 2009 at 4:45 pm
This is such a great idea, yet so simple!! Sew two straight seams and you are done!!! Awesome! Thank you for sharing.
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Comment from eisenauer
Time December 13, 2009 at 12:52 pm
wonderful idea! I’ve got some nice but ruined shirts. I’ll do some next days. Anyone’s got an idea about how to stuff it in a “recycling” way? thank you and compliments.
Comment from Lisa
Time February 6, 2010 at 7:28 am
okay I can’t believe I didn’t think of that either…and of I have a stack of gingham cotton shirts it the slightly weird colours colours that had to come from some little lady who must have looked adorable. It was a thrift shop score! I was going to make a quilt and now I can make pillows and quilts yeah I am so glad I read this today!
Comment from Rachel Henry
Time September 15, 2009 at 5:34 pm
This is truly eye-opening! How do we not see these things right before us?